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PUBLISHER: Euromonitor International | PRODUCT CODE: 1678116

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PUBLISHER: Euromonitor International | PRODUCT CODE: 1678116

Retail in Italy

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Retail saw positive growth in current value terms in Italy in 2024. Nonetheless, prevailing economic uncertainty, coupled with lower disposable income, undermined the performance of some retail outlets and retail categories. For example, home improvement and gardening stores and traditional toys and games stores reported losses in 2024 with consumers postponing the purchases of non-essential items, or searching for better deals, offers and promotions before making a purchase. This is also why re...

Euromonitor International's Retail in Italy report offers insight into key trends and developments driving the industry. The report examines all retail channels to provide sector insight. Channels include hypermarkets, supermarkets, discounters, convenience stores, mixed retailers, health and beauty retailers, clothing and footwear retailers, furniture and furnishing stores, DIY and hardware stores, durable goods retailers, leisure and personal goods retailers. There are profiles of leading retailers, with analysis of their performance and the challenges they face. There is also analysis of non-store retailing: vending; homeshopping; internet retailing; direct selling, as available.

Product coverage: Retail E-Commerce, Retail Offline.

Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.

Why buy this report?

  • Get a detailed picture of the Retail market;
  • Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change;
  • Understand the competitive environment, the market's major players and leading brands;
  • Use five-year forecasts to assess how the market is predicted to develop.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

List Of Contents And Tables

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

  • Retail in 2024: The big picture
  • Sustainability concerns having a growing influence on the market
  • Retailers investing in digitalisation strategies
  • What next for retail?

OPERATING ENVIRONMENT

  • Informal retail
  • Opening hours for physical retail
  • Summary 1 Standard Opening Hours by Channel Type 2024
  • Seasonality
  • Christmas Holidays
  • Easter
  • Valentine's Day/Father's Day/Mother's Day
  • Summer Holidays/Back to School

MARKET DATA

  • Table 1 Sales in Retail by Retail Offline vs Retail E-Commerce: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 2 Sales in Retail by Retail Offline vs Retail E-Commerce: % Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 3 Sales in Retail Offline by Channel: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 4 Sales in Retail Offline by Channel: % Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 5 Retail Offline Outlets by Channel: Units 2019-2024
  • Table 6 Retail Offline Outlets by Channel: % Unit Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 7 Sales in Retail E-Commerce by Product: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 8 Sales in Retail E-Commerce by Product: % Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 9 Grocery Retailers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2019-2024
  • Table 10 Grocery Retailers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 11 Sales in Grocery Retailers by Channel: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 12 Sales in Grocery Retailers by Channel: % Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 13 Grocery Retailers Outlets by Channel: Units 2019-2024
  • Table 14 Grocery Retailers Outlets by Channel: % Unit Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 15 Non-Grocery Retailers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2019-2024
  • Table 16 Non-Grocery Retailers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 17 Sales in Non-Grocery Retailers by Channel: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 18 Sales in Non-Grocery Retailers by Channel: % Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 19 Non-Grocery Retailers Outlets by Channel: Units 2019-2024
  • Table 20 Non-Grocery Retailers Outlets by Channel: % Unit Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 21 Retail GBO Company Shares: % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 22 Retail GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 23 Retail Offline GBO Company Shares: % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 24 Retail Offline GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 25 Retail Offline LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2021-2024
  • Table 26 Retail E-Commerce GBO Company Shares: % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 27 Retail E-Commerce GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 28 Grocery Retailers GBO Company Shares: % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 29 Grocery Retailers GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 30 Grocery Retailers LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2021-2024
  • Table 31 Non-Grocery Retailers GBO Company Shares: % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 32 Non-Grocery Retailers GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 33 Non-Grocery Retailers LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2021-2024
  • Table 34 Forecast Sales in Retail by Retail Offline vs Retail E-Commerce: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 35 Forecast Sales in Retail by Retail Offline vs Retail E-Commerce: % Value Growth 2024-2029
  • Table 36 Forecast Sales in Retail Offline by Channel: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 37 Forecast Sales in Retail Offline by Channel: % Value Growth 2024-2029
  • Table 38 Forecast Retail Offline Outlets by Channel: Units 2024-2029
  • Table 39 Forecast Retail Offline Outlets by Channel: % Unit Growth 2024-2029
  • Table 40 Forecast Sales in Retail E-Commerce by Product: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 41 Forecast Sales in Retail E-Commerce by Product: % Value Growth 2024-2029
  • Table 42 Grocery Retailers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2024-2029
  • Table 43 Grocery Retailers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2024-2029
  • Table 44 Forecast Sales in Grocery Retailers by Channel: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 45 Forecast Sales in Grocery Retailers by Channel: % Value Growth 2024-2029
  • Table 46 Forecast Grocery Retailers Outlets by Channel: Units 2024-2029
  • Table 47 Forecast Grocery Retailers Outlets by Channel: % Unit Growth 2024-2029
  • Table 48 Non-Grocery Retailers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2024-2029
  • Table 49 Non-Grocery Retailers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2024-2029
  • Table 50 Forecast Sales in Non-Grocery Retailers by Channel: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 51 Forecast Sales in Non-Grocery Retailers by Channel: % Value Growth 2024-2029
  • Table 52 Forecast Non-Grocery Retailers Outlets by Channel: Units 2024-2029
  • Table 53 Forecast Non-Grocery Retailers Outlets by Channel: % Unit Growth 2024-2029

DISCLAIMER

SOURCES

  • Summary 2 Research Sources

CONVENIENCE RETAILERS IN ITALY

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2024 DEVELOPMENTS

  • Convenience stores see growth despite competition from discounters
  • The first cashier-less convenience store opens in Italy
  • Rising interest towards sustainability and digitalization

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

  • Convenience stores expected to come under pressure from other channels
  • Technological innovation expected to drive growth
  • New purchasing habits should benefit convenience stores

CHANNEL DATA

  • Table 54 Convenience Retailers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2019-2024
  • Table 55 Convenience Retailers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 56 Sales in Convenience Retailers by Channel: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 57 Sales in Convenience Retailers by Channel: % Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 58 Convenience Retailers GBO Company Shares: % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 59 Convenience Retailers GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 60 Convenience Retailers LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2021-2024
  • Table 61 Convenience Retailers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2024-2029
  • Table 62 Convenience Retailers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2024-2029
  • Table 63 Forecast Sales in Convenience Retailers by Channel: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 64 Forecast Sales in Convenience Retailers by Channel: % Value Growth 2024-2029

DISCOUNTERS IN ITALY

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2024 DEVELOPMENTS

  • Discounters thriving in 2024
  • The economic crisis favours discounters with Eurospin returning to the top spot
  • Discounters investing in the future with a key focus on sustainability

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

  • Positive outlook for discounters as Italians predicted to remain budget conscious
  • Aldi to increase presence in Italy
  • Growth of private label and an increasing focus on sustainability

CHANNEL DATA

  • Table 65 Discounters: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2019-2024
  • Table 66 Discounters: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 67 Discounters GBO Company Shares: % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 68 Discounters GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 69 Discounters LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2021-2024
  • Table 70 Discounters Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2024-2029
  • Table 71 Discounters Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2024-2029

HYPERMARKETS IN ITALY

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2024 DEVELOPMENTS

  • Hypermarkets focus on private label, promotions and improved efficiency to deliver growth in 2024
  • Pam Panorama finds success by focusing on quality, convenience and efficiency
  • Hypermarkets using artificial intelligence to enhance the shopping experience

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

  • An uncertain future for hypermarkets
  • Digital innovation likely to be a core focus of investment
  • Sustainability to become an increasingly important asset as consumers look to make more ethical choices

CHANNEL DATA

  • Table 72 Hypermarkets: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2019-2024
  • Table 73 Hypermarkets: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 74 Hypermarkets GBO Company Shares: % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 75 Hypermarkets GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 76 Hypermarkets LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2021-2024
  • Table 77 Hypermarkets Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2024-2029
  • Table 78 Hypermarkets Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2024-2029

SUPERMARKETS IN ITALY

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2024 DEVELOPMENTS

  • Supermarkets see steady growth in 2024 supported by strong portfolio of private label products
  • Sustainable and responsible retailers are among the winners as Carrefour launches Pescherecci Italiani concept
  • Supermarkets becoming increasingly involved within local communities

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

  • A positive outlook for supermarkets in Italy with players likely to focus on regional and local suppliers
  • Growing role of artificial intelligence in supermarkets
  • Online grocery shopping likely to cannibalise in-store sales for supermarkets

CHANNEL DATA

  • Table 79 Supermarkets: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2019-2024
  • Table 80 Supermarkets: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 81 Supermarkets GBO Company Shares: % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 82 Supermarkets GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 83 Supermarkets LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2021-2024
  • Table 84 Supermarkets Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2024-2029
  • Table 85 Supermarkets Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2024-2029

SMALL LOCAL GROCERS IN ITALY

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2024 DEVELOPMENTS

  • Small local grocers suffer from increasing competition from other channels
  • Small local grocers investing in a more sustainable future
  • Many threats hit small local grocers

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

  • Small local grocers to still survive in the market
  • SignorVino eyeing further expansion opportunities
  • Small local grocers will need to focus on Italian traditions but with one eye on the future

CHANNEL DATA

  • Table 86 Small Local Grocers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2019-2024
  • Table 87 Small Local Grocers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 88 Small Local Grocers GBO Company Shares: % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 89 Small Local Grocers GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 90 Small Local Grocers LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2021-2024
  • Table 91 Small Local Grocers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2024-2029
  • Table 92 Small Local Grocers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2024-2029

GENERAL MERCHANDISE STORES IN ITALY

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2024 DEVELOPMENTS

  • Larger department stores thriving but some smaller players are on the ropes as pressures mount
  • Variety stores attract cash-strapped consumers
  • Action chain spreading across the country thanks to strong value proposition

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

  • Increased competition expected for general merchandise stores
  • Omnichannel strategies expected to flourish as players look to differentiate
  • Innovative digital strategies can help players stay ahead of the competition

CHANNEL DATA

  • Table 93 General Merchandise Stores: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2019-2024
  • Table 94 General Merchandise Stores: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 95 Sales in General Merchandise Stores by Channel: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 96 Sales in General Merchandise Stores by Channel: % Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 97 General Merchandise Stores GBO Company Shares: % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 98 General Merchandise Stores GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 99 General Merchandise Stores LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2021-2024
  • Table 100 General Merchandise Stores Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2024-2029
  • Table 101 General Merchandise Stores Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2024-2029
  • Table 102 Forecast Sales in General Merchandise Stores by Channel: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 103 Forecast Sales in General Merchandise Stores by Channel: % Value Growth 2024-2029

APPAREL AND FOOTWEAR SPECIALISTS IN ITALY

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2024 DEVELOPMENTS

  • A difficult year for apparel and footwear specialists as more consumers shift online
  • New initiatives focusing on omnichannel strategies and sustainable actions
  • Retailers investing in sustainability

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

  • A difficult future predicted for apparel and footwear specialists
  • Leading players adopting strategies to stand out from competition
  • Digital transformation will play a key role in the future success of apparel and footwear specialists

CHANNEL DATA

  • Table 104 Apparel and Footwear Specialists: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2019-2024
  • Table 105 Apparel and Footwear Specialists: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 106 Apparel and Footwear Specialists GBO Company Shares: % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 107 Apparel and Footwear Specialists GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 108 Apparel and Footwear Specialists LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2021-2024
  • Table 109 Apparel and Footwear Specialists Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2024-2029
  • Table 110 Apparel and Footwear Specialists Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2024-2029

APPLIANCES AND ELECTRONICS SPECIALISTS IN ITALY

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2024 DEVELOPMENTS

  • Appliances and electronics specialists struggle in 2024 as consumers look for savings
  • Players collaborate to increase their reach
  • Fnac Darty acquires Unieuro

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

  • Appliances and electronics specialists set to face fierce competition both from online and offline retailers
  • Sustainability concerns drawing attention from retailers and consumers
  • Players expected to look for new ways to compete with other channels and other retailers

CHANNEL DATA

  • Table 111 Appliances and Electronics Specialists: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2019-2024
  • Table 112 Appliances and Electronics Specialists: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 113 Appliances and Electronics Specialists GBO Company Shares: % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 114 Appliances and Electronics Specialists GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 115 Appliances and Electronics Specialists LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2021-2024
  • Table 116 Appliances and Electronics Specialists Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2024-2029
  • Table 117 Appliances and Electronics Specialists Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2024-2029

HEALTH AND BEAUTY SPECIALISTS IN ITALY

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2024 DEVELOPMENTS

  • Pharmacies see a positive performance in 2024 but the channel faces mounting competition from e-commerce
  • Beauty specialists look for new ways to win over consumers in Italy
  • Naima continues to expand its network of stores with it focusing on offering additional beauty services to win over consumers

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

  • Beauty specialists expected to focus on opening new outlets and increasing their ranges of products and services
  • Health and personal care stores predicted to see a positive performance over the forecast period
  • Health and beauty specialists set to explore new opportunities

CHANNEL DATA

  • Table 118 Health and Beauty Specialists: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2019-2024
  • Table 119 Health and Beauty Specialists: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 120 Sales in Health and Beauty Specialists by Channel: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 121 Sales in Health and Beauty Specialists by Channel: % Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 122 Health and Beauty Specialists GBO Company Shares: % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 123 Health and Beauty Specialists GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 124 Health and Beauty Specialists LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2021-2024
  • Table 125 Health and Beauty Specialists Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2024-2029
  • Table 126 Health and Beauty Specialists Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2024-2029
  • Table 127 Forecast Sales in Health and Beauty Specialists by Channel: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 128 Forecast Sales in Health and Beauty Specialists by Channel: % Value Growth 2024-2029

HOME PRODUCTS SPECIALISTS IN ITALY

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2024 DEVELOPMENTS

  • Sustainability concerns influencing homewares and home furnishing stores
  • Pet shops and superstores focusing on adopting omnichannel strategies
  • IKEA Kreativ brings real innovation to the fingertips of consumers

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

  • Pet shops and superstores still full of potential
  • Expansion plans for ADEO Group
  • Smaller stores expected to open in city centres

CHANNEL DATA

  • Table 129 Home Products Specialists: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2019-2024
  • Table 130 Home Products Specialists: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 131 Sales in Home Products Specialists by Channel: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 132 Sales in Home Products Specialists by Channel: % Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 133 Home Products Specialists GBO Company Shares: % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 134 Home Products Specialists GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 135 Home Products Specialists LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2021-2024
  • Table 136 Home Products Specialists Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2024-2029
  • Table 137 Home Products Specialists Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2024-2029
  • Table 138 Forecast Sales in Home Products Specialists by Channel: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 139 Forecast Sales in Home Products Specialists by Channel: % Value Growth 2024-2029

DIRECT SELLING IN ITALY

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2024 DEVELOPMENTS

  • Direct selling comes under pressure as consumers are forced to rationalise their spending
  • Yves Rocher investing in new technology to get ahead of the competition
  • Direct selling companies branching out into new channels

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

  • Digitalisation could be key to gaining share
  • Vorwerk eyeing further expansion opportunities
  • The growing focus on sustainability likely to impact direct selling

CHANNEL DATA

  • Table 140 Direct Selling by Product: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 141 Direct Selling by Product: % Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 142 Direct Selling GBO Company Shares: % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 143 Direct Selling GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 144 Direct Selling Forecasts by Product: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 145 Direct Selling Forecasts by Product: % Value Growth 2024-2029

VENDING IN ITALY

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2024 DEVELOPMENTS

  • Vending continues to play a significant role in Italy with solid growth in 2024
  • Innovation and new product development boost vending sales
  • The rising importance of sustainability

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

  • Positive outlook for vending
  • Innovation and flexibility should help growth
  • New technologies to drive quality and growth

CHANNEL DATA

  • Table 146 Vending by Product: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 147 Vending by Product: % Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 148 Vending GBO Company Shares: % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 149 Vending GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 150 Vending Forecasts by Product: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 151 Vending Forecasts by Product: % Value Growth 2024-2029

RETAIL E-COMMERCE IN ITALY

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2024 DEVELOPMENTS

  • Retail e-commerce continues on positive growth path
  • Social media playing an increasingly important role in the growth of e-commerce
  • Importance of technological innovations and sustainability

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

  • Social commerce and voice commerce full of potential while AI looks set to play a significant role in the future of online shopping
  • Online marketplaces projected to play an increasingly central role in the growth and development of e-commerce
  • Innovation and conscious consumption set to inform the future of e-commerce in Italy

CHANNEL DATA

  • Table 152 Retail E-Commerce by Channel: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 153 Retail E-Commerce by Channel: % Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 154 Retail E-Commerce by Product: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 155 Retail E-Commerce by Product: % Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 156 Retail E-Commerce GBO Company Shares: % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 157 Retail E-Commerce GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 158 Forecast Retail E-Commerce by Channel: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 159 Forecast Retail E-Commerce by Channel: % Value Growth 2024-2029
  • Table 160 Forecast Retail E-Commerce by Product: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 161 Forecast Retail E-Commerce by Product: % Value Growth 2024-2029
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